Explore the largest coal power plants in Kentucky and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Kentucky on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Kentucky. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Kentucky.
As of May 2026, there are 9 utility-scale coal power plants in Kentucky, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 10,261 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
9
Total Capacity
10,261 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Kentucky. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
2,226 MW
Year Operational: August 1984
Location: Carroll, Kentucky
1,609 MW
Year Operational: April 2009
Location: Mason, Kentucky
1,575 MW
Year Operational: July 1955
Location: McCracken, Kentucky
1,400 MW
Year Operational: February 2011
Location: Trimble, Kentucky
1,362 MW
Year Operational: September 1982
Location: Jefferson, Kentucky
772 MW
Year Operational: March 1981
Location: Boone, Kentucky
509 MW
Year Operational: September 1984
Location: Ohio, Kentucky
464 MW
Year Operational: July 1971
Location: Mercer, Kentucky
Developer: Louisville Gas and Electric Company
344 MW
Year Operational: October 1969
Location: Pulaski, Kentucky
1,400 MW
Year Operational: February 2011
Location: Trimble, Kentucky
1,609 MW
Year Operational: April 2009
Location: Mason, Kentucky
509 MW
Year Operational: September 1984
Location: Ohio, Kentucky
2,226 MW
Year Operational: August 1984
Location: Carroll, Kentucky
1,362 MW
Year Operational: September 1982
Location: Jefferson, Kentucky
772 MW
Year Operational: March 1981
Location: Boone, Kentucky
464 MW
Year Operational: July 1971
Location: Mercer, Kentucky
Developer: Louisville Gas and Electric Company
344 MW
Year Operational: October 1969
Location: Pulaski, Kentucky
1,575 MW
Year Operational: July 1955
Location: McCracken, Kentucky
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